Questions and Answers
What type of dilemma arises when a social media practitioner is unsure whether they are acting professionally or personally?
What is the primary purpose of the five categories of ethical dilemmas presented in the book?
What is the name of the framework suggested by Kvalnes to guide decision-makers facing ethical dilemmas related to social media use?
What is the primary concern of Integrity Dilemmas?
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What type of dilemma arises due to the gaps in how well people understand the workings of social media?
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Why are the six questions in the Navigation Wheel framework not prioritized?
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What is a key difference between journalists and social media practitioners?
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What type of dilemma arises from decisions about what it is acceptable to express on a social media platform?
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Study Notes
Five Types of Ethical Dilemmas in Social Media
- Role Dilemmas: unclear ethical responsibilities due to multiple roles (professional, friend, client, or competitor) on social media platforms.
- Tempo Dilemmas: increased risk of mistakes due to quick exchanges on social media.
- Integrity Dilemmas: difficulty in remaining committed to personal values and moral standards when representing an organization online.
- Speech Dilemmas: decisions about what is acceptable to express on social media.
- Competence Dilemmas: exploiting competence gaps in social media understanding for personal gain.
Ethical Navigation on Social Media
- Journalists and editors have ethical codes of conduct, but social media professionals lack ethical guidance.
- The Navigation Wheel framework helps decision-makers navigate ethical dilemmas in social media.
- The framework involves considering six questions: law, identity, morality, reputation, economy, and ethics.
- The priority of questions depends on context and is determined by the decision-maker.
- The process involves identifying relevant options, taking them through the questions, and using the answers to make a decision.
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Description
This quiz explores five types of ethical dilemmas that arise for social media practitioners, including role and tempo dilemmas, and how to navigate them.
